A handsome tree with strong upright growth, dark green foliage and smooth gray beech-like bark. Decorative purple catkins in spring are followed by clusters of brown cone-like strobiles. Rapid growing tree tolerates both wet and dry, difficult sites.
| Scientific Name: | Alnus hirsuta 'Harbin' |
| Zone: | 4 |
| Light: | Sun to Shade |
| Height: | 30-40' |
| Width: | 20-30' |
| Foliage: | Green |
| Flower: | Catkins |
| Fruit: | Strobile |
| Fall Color: | Yellow |
